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His resignation came after months of turmoil at the firm, including a series of controversies about sexual harassment, macho culture and the departure of senior executives.

Who is Dara Khosrowshahi?

Born in Tehran in 1969

Family moved to US after Iranian revolution of late-1970s

Been chief executive of Expedia since 2005

Also been on board of New York Times since 2015

Against President Trump's travel ban affecting six mainly Muslim countries

Backed a Washington State lawsuit against the ban

Uber's board has been meeting daily and was deliberating on its pick for a new leader over the weekend.

A spokesperson for the company declined to comment on the appointment and there has been no comment from Mr Khosrowshahi.

He has been chief executive of online travel firm Expedia from 2005. Expedia's share price fell by 4.3% to $142.84 in Monday trading.

If Mr Khosrowshahi takes the Uber job, he would have a steep task ahead of him. It includes repairing Uber's corporate image, improving relations with investors and creating a profitable business after years of losses.